The Spanish Civil War: Gone but Not Forgotten
The Spanish Civil War was fought from 1936 to 1939 between the Republicans and the Nationalists.
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European History
Gypsies: A Short History
Roma (Gypsies) originated in the Punjab region of northern India as a nomadic people and entered Europe between the eighth and tenth centuries C.E.
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Empire of the Seas: The Venetian Empire
The Venetian Empire was a powerful maritime state that existed from the 7th century until the 18th century, centered around the city of Venice in northeastern Italy. It became a significant player in trade and commerce, particularly in the Mediterranean Sea.
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A Short History of Ireland – a story of two nations
Ireland’s ancient history is rich with influences from the first settlers (7000BC), Bronze Age settlers, Celts, Vikings, and Norman England. With increasing interest and military pressures from England, the Celts of Ireland had been converted to Christianity, downtrodden, and robbed to such an extent that by 1714, the Irish population owned only 7% of Irish land.
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The Normans
The Normans who emerged from Normandy in France in the 10th century were famed for their martial spirit and had a major political impact in medieval Europe.
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